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as in thrill
a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings
the lavish spectacle results in one exhilaration after another
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as in ecstasy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
the exhilaration of victory that spectators get to witness at the Olympic Games
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Recent Examples of exhilaration
There’s a sense of exhilaration and connection.
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Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
The exhilaration was much needed after back-to-back losses on a road trip to the state of Michigan sank their Big Ten record even lower.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
While emerging 15 years ago, Rocky established himself as a master of forward-thinking aesthetics that could embody the brooding cool of a swaggy ninja or the turnt exhilaration of a trap star’s rave.
—Peter A. Berry, Variety, 16 Jan. 2026
The exhilaration of constant research and development is part of what drives this culinary team.
—Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
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Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
The exhilaration was much needed after back-to-back losses on a road trip to the state of Michigan sank their Big Ten record even lower.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
While emerging 15 years ago, Rocky established himself as a master of forward-thinking aesthetics that could embody the brooding cool of a swaggy ninja or the turnt exhilaration of a trap star’s rave.
—Peter A. Berry, Variety, 16 Jan. 2026
The exhilaration of constant research and development is part of what drives this culinary team.
—Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhilaration
Noun
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Serpell observes that even Pecola thrills to eruptions of beauty on a familiar rundown street that otherwise go unseen.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
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Harper and him are both addicts of a certain kind of thrill, a certain kind of action.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
15 Feb. 2026
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Even the opening credits, some written in slithering hair, seem to tremble out of either fear or ecstasy.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Those tests came back positive for ecstasy, methamphetamine, and/or ketamine, authorities said.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Arokodare stepped up, claimed the ball off Krejci and took the spot kick.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Sambal olek sauce, Siracha sauce, rice vinegar, and honey provide the sweet, sour, and spicy kick to this salmon bowl.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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From start to finish at these Games, her joy has been written all over her face.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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One fan advocated for the couple, and encouraged users to remember the joys of innocent affection.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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As Texas Democrats relish a surprise win in the Republican-leaning Tarrant County state Senate runoff, their elation has been marked by a conflict between two of their most prominent candidates.—
Joseph Morton,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Many Republicans had enthusiastic feelings, like excitement, ecstasy and elation.—
Christine Zhang,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2026
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According to the University of California, Los Angeles, people 65 and older who have hobbies, such as golfing, gardening, crafting, and fishing, report higher levels of happiness and greater life satisfaction.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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As devastating secrets surface, the youngest son, Matt, must navigate a path between love and loyalty, sacrifice and the chance at his own happiness.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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Pelé injected broader euphoria into the American version of the game from 1975-1977 with the NASL’s New York Cosmos.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2026
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These natural chemicals serve as the brain’s defense against both physical and emotional distress by targeting certain opioid receptors involved in pain, euphoria and sedation, Yovell said via email.—
Kyra Dahring,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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Kendrick Lamar and Chanel are a match made in fashion heaven, and on Sunday night the two made history.—
Alexandra Hildreth,
Vogue,
2 Feb. 2026
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Close by, Cassiopeia the Queen and Cepheus the King hang high in the northwest heavens in the early evening.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Exhilaration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhilaration. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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